Which of the following statements about the anti-Markovnikov addition of HX to alkenes is false?
A) The reaction is typically run in the presence of peroxides and/or other radical initiators.
B) The regiochemistry is the result of the formation of the most substituted carbocation in the rate-limiting step.
C) The halogen atom attaches to the less substituted end of the alkene.
D) The reaction is only successful when HBr is used.
E) An alcohol is formed as a byproduct.
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